In the Bible, the term "Gentiles" (from the Latin "gentilis," meaning "of a clan or tribe") generally refers to people who are not part of the Jewish nation. The Hebrew word often translated as "Gentile" in the Old Testament is "גּוֹי" (goy), which means "nation" or "people." In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, the term "ἐθνῶν" (ethnōn) is used, which translates to "nations" in English. Throughout the scriptures, Gentiles are often depicted as those outside of the covenant community of Israel, contrasting with the chosen people of God (Genesis 12:3; Isaiah 49:6).In the New Testament, the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith becomes a significant theme, particularly with the ministry of Jesus and the apostles. For example, in Acts 10, Peter receives a vision that leads him to share the Gospel with the Gentile Cornelius, demonstrating that God's salvation is available to all people, not just the Jews. Paul, a key figure in this expansion, emphasizes in his letters (such as Galatians 3:28) that there is neither Jew nor Gentile in Christ, underscoring the unity all believers share regardless of their ethnic background. Thus, while "Gentiles" initially signified non-Jews, the New Testament redefines that status within the context of the inclusive message of the Gospel.